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for now sandy is not posing a threat to the u.s. we were joking in the staff meeting, sandy named after our director upstairs. be careful. >> who names the storms? why do they name the storms after women? >> i thought it goes back and fort. male/female. >> not sure. >> sandy upstairs is a male. that we can confirm. keep it tuned to abc news for the latest on that. a look now at your tuesday weather. still stormy out west. up to 10 inches of snow in the northern rockies. a few more inches in the cascades, sierra nevada. wet day from seattle to san francisco. off and on showers, upper midwest, great lakes and northeast. >> 60s from boston to new york. 70s from indianapolis to colorado springs. 80s across the south. 50s in the pacific north west. >>> well, the mother and daughter who own a new hampshire riding farm lost 14 horses when their barn burned last month. but now, they're welcoming a survivor. they thought dumbo the cat had been lost, until after the fire they were out looking for the ashes. >> their pig, miss colby seemed to
for now sandy is not posing a threat to the u.s. we were joking in the staff meeting, sandy named after our director upstairs. be careful. >> who names the storms? why do they name the storms after women? >> i thought it goes back and fort. male/female. >> not sure. >> sandy upstairs is a male. that we can confirm. keep it tuned to abc news for the latest on that. a look now at your tuesday weather. still stormy out west. up to 10 inches of snow in the northern rockies....
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on syria, he emfa sized the u.s. needs to take a leadership role and diplomatic efforts first and foremost. >> i don't think there is a necessity to put our military in syria at this stage. >> he doesn't have different idea. and that's because we are doing exact plea what we should be doing. >> reporter: as expected the candidates drifted from foreign policy to the number one issue on voters' mind. the economy. >> america must lead. and for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home. you can't have 23 million people struggling to get a job. >> what we also have been able to do is position our self so we can start rebuilding america, that's what my plan does. >> reporter: there are few remaining undecided voters left. and beoth campaigns say the majority of them are women. last night, president obama and mitt romney, emphasized the domestic angles of their foreign policies in order to try to sway them. rob, sunny, back to you. >> thank you, a lot, karen. amazing, there were certain points in the de
on syria, he emfa sized the u.s. needs to take a leadership role and diplomatic efforts first and foremost. >> i don't think there is a necessity to put our military in syria at this stage. >> he doesn't have different idea. and that's because we are doing exact plea what we should be doing. >> reporter: as expected the candidates drifted from foreign policy to the number one issue on voters' mind. the economy. >> america must lead. and for that to happen, we have to...
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. >>> as the the war in afghanistan winds down, the u.s. military reached a grim new milestone. 2,000 service members have now died in the war. the latest casualty, it was over the weekend when a soldier died in a fire fight with afghan troops. an american civilian contractor was also killed in that battle. >>> all right, new findings this morning in the government's botched gun tracking program, fast and furious, with dozens more firearms linked to crimes in mexico. our new partner univision, reports 57 undiscovered guns, connected to fast and furious, recovered at the sites of murde least two massacres. >>> a detroit area woman who collected welfare despite winning $1 million lottery, found drug of possible drug overdose. amanda clayton was on probation for fraud paid back $5,500 to the state of michigan. over the weekend, friend found the lottery winner, dead, holding her 1 1/2-year-old daughter. she only had $67,000 left from her winnings. >>> lindsay lohan in the middle of a new drama this morning in what seems to be a story of he said
. >>> as the the war in afghanistan winds down, the u.s. military reached a grim new milestone. 2,000 service members have now died in the war. the latest casualty, it was over the weekend when a soldier died in a fire fight with afghan troops. an american civilian contractor was also killed in that battle. >>> all right, new findings this morning in the government's botched gun tracking program, fast and furious, with dozens more firearms linked to crimes in mexico. our new...
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the reporter was doing a story on the takeover of u.s. waters by the asian carp. >> that's when the fish suddenly came back to life and scared the day lights out of the poor woman, fell backward and nearly knocked the fish game guy overboard. and whoa, we saw a lot of -- >> we have all had a moment. to me, the favorite thing in the world. go to youtube. type in news bloopers. you can sit there for hours and watch some of the fun neapest stuff. so that clearly will be added to the reel. but she handled it like a pro the we all have one. kea keep on trucking. such a good joke there. >> on the tip of my tongue too. >> introduce you to a group of gifted young athletes for whom disability is absolutely no barrier. >> first, i'll head into the phone booth and come out as wonder woman to snow yhow you sf the coolest halloween costumes around this season. if the's all coming of on "world news now." -- it's all coming up on "world news now." >> reporter: "world news now" weather brought to you by lifestyle lift. the arteries of your dishwasher are
the reporter was doing a story on the takeover of u.s. waters by the asian carp. >> that's when the fish suddenly came back to life and scared the day lights out of the poor woman, fell backward and nearly knocked the fish game guy overboard. and whoa, we saw a lot of -- >> we have all had a moment. to me, the favorite thing in the world. go to youtube. type in news bloopers. you can sit there for hours and watch some of the fun neapest stuff. so that clearly will be added to the...
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he blasted current u.s. policy in syria arguing we should partner with other countries to help on the rebels to defeat assad. romney said america much take a larger, stronger rolen global politics. >> our friend and allies across the globe don't want less american leadership. >> romney criticized the obama administration for failing to declare at take on the u.s. consulate in libya a terrorist attack. >>> with his opponent surging in the polls, president obama is campaigning with new urgency. he told donors in san francisco it was time to get, quote, almost obsessive in their efforts to lobby friend and relatives in battleground states and he declared i very much intend to win this election. >>> our other big story of the week, deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a shipment of steroid is claiming more lives. now 105 confirmed cases stretching throughout the country in nine states. so far eight people have died. 13,000 more people may still be at risk. the steroid contaminated by a fungus were delivered to t
he blasted current u.s. policy in syria arguing we should partner with other countries to help on the rebels to defeat assad. romney said america much take a larger, stronger rolen global politics. >> our friend and allies across the globe don't want less american leadership. >> romney criticized the obama administration for failing to declare at take on the u.s. consulate in libya a terrorist attack. >>> with his opponent surging in the polls, president obama is...
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14 of the 15 hotels in cartagena where u.s. personnel stayed and no interviews with the prostitutes. senior secret service official tells abc news they have not had the opportunity to review the inspector general's report, and sullivan's testimony was truthful on what the agency knew at the time. a senior white house official says the president has full confidence in director sullivan. jake tapper, abc news, the white house. >> the story just doesn't want to go away. >> no, a tad confusing to sort it out. basically just to boil it down. it is the secret service agency, their initial reports are being debunked after further investigation by the inspector general. they're wondering whether, mr. sullivan, who was from the secret service, whether he misled lawmakers about the security risks surrounding the scandal. and sullivan initially said, sullivan of the secret service initially said we didn't find this type o behavior before. one of the guys admitted he had previous stints with prostitutes in 2008, 2009, as well as other excu
14 of the 15 hotels in cartagena where u.s. personnel stayed and no interviews with the prostitutes. senior secret service official tells abc news they have not had the opportunity to review the inspector general's report, and sullivan's testimony was truthful on what the agency knew at the time. a senior white house official says the president has full confidence in director sullivan. jake tapper, abc news, the white house. >> the story just doesn't want to go away. >> no, a tad...
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and following questions from abc news, the u.s. army's criminal investigation division has opened an investigation into what the video shows. brian ross, abc news, new york. >> stunning. >> that is damning evidence. why do you take video? >> why the video? >> yes. those guys probably looked at it had no recollection they were so obliterated. the gentlemen who spoke to us, gave abc the video, they filed a lawsuit against the company. because they claim that americans -- that dangerous illegal behavior put american lives at risk. boy did it ever. >> yeah. >> people have to blow off steam on their night off. every other night. getting in that condition. >> bonfires. >> bonfires. exactly. not good. all right, when we come back, we'll see what is up in "the skinny." >> you are watching "world news now." ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" continues after ♪ skinny ♪ so skinny >>> all right, time for "the skinny." should we start? flava flav, got arrested. >> i think you should start us off. >> i will kick it off. yeah, in trouble. pol
and following questions from abc news, the u.s. army's criminal investigation division has opened an investigation into what the video shows. brian ross, abc news, new york. >> stunning. >> that is damning evidence. why do you take video? >> why the video? >> yes. those guys probably looked at it had no recollection they were so obliterated. the gentlemen who spoke to us, gave abc the video, they filed a lawsuit against the company. because they claim that americans --...
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. >>> overseas now we go where the u.s. war in afghanistan reached a grim milestone. the death toll reached 2,000 after an american servicemember died over the weekend. the unidentified sold were was killed in a fire fight between u.s. and afghan forces. nato hasn't said whether it considers the incident an insider or attack or the result of a misunderstanding. >>> the fbi is investigating a shooting death of a california mother by a border patrol agent. candles and flowers honor the dead woman, valeria alvarado, who leaves behind her husband as well as her five children. the border patrol claims that alvarado drove into a plainclothes agent serving an arrest warrant in the neighborhood. witnesses say she was gunned down for no reason. >>> the supreme court begins its new term, poised to rule on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage. ahead of the session, six of nine justices attended the red mass at saint matthew's cathedral. the archbishop asked the judges to consider what's best for society rather than what is popular for handing down decisions. >
. >>> overseas now we go where the u.s. war in afghanistan reached a grim milestone. the death toll reached 2,000 after an american servicemember died over the weekend. the unidentified sold were was killed in a fire fight between u.s. and afghan forces. nato hasn't said whether it considers the incident an insider or attack or the result of a misunderstanding. >>> the fbi is investigating a shooting death of a california mother by a border patrol agent. candles and flowers...
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soil as the u.s. embassy in tehran was being stormed they escaped and found refuge at the home of the canadian ambassador. the plan to save lives involves a crew making a fake film. ben affleck is the star. >> i feel this is the movie -- i never said this before. this is the best movie that i have every been involved with. i am enormously proud of it. >> if brian called me and said brian, i have -- i go, yes, i will do it. >> the experience was that good? >> it really was. >> it's a science fantasy adventure. >> do we get the option? >> why do we need the option? >> >> when you have 100 people telling you it's the best movie you have seen in years, you start to think maybe it will be fairly successful. >> you teach somebody to be a director in a day? >> you can teach a monkey to be a director in a day. >> it's a great audience, the reactions you get, it's just terrific. >> i have not seen this proud since "goodwill hunting." >> all-star cast. look at that. >> it's coming out this weekend. look forward
soil as the u.s. embassy in tehran was being stormed they escaped and found refuge at the home of the canadian ambassador. the plan to save lives involves a crew making a fake film. ben affleck is the star. >> i feel this is the movie -- i never said this before. this is the best movie that i have every been involved with. i am enormously proud of it. >> if brian called me and said brian, i have -- i go, yes, i will do it. >> the experience was that good? >> it really...
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. >>> this half-hour, a solemn moment in the longest war, u.s. troop deaths in afghanistan have reached a grim milestone. >> then, eye-popping new numbers about kids and television. you are going to be surprised just how many hours they take in every day, even babies glued to the tube. and you know, i know in our home it's on just as background as well. >> i watched so much tv. so when i see the reports i say, i seem to be doing all right. >> well, you know. >> yeah, may be debatable. later, if it is monday morning must be time to recap nfl sunday action along with how we did with our picks. paula is rocking by the way. just tell you how you guys did as well. >> as my parents say, pride cometh before the fall. i will stay humble. >> i will brag for you. >>> could be a pivotal moment in the presidential campaign. two candidates face off in denver wednesday night. just two days from today. >> the showdown the first of three between president obama and mitt romney. as abc's david kerley reports, both sides are trying to manage expectations. >> repor
. >>> this half-hour, a solemn moment in the longest war, u.s. troop deaths in afghanistan have reached a grim milestone. >> then, eye-popping new numbers about kids and television. you are going to be surprised just how many hours they take in every day, even babies glued to the tube. and you know, i know in our home it's on just as background as well. >> i watched so much tv. so when i see the reports i say, i seem to be doing all right. >> well, you know. >>...
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jordan is a key u.s. ally in the region. >>> for weeks we have been hearing rumors that former cuban leader fidel castro was seriously ill or even possibly dead. then, this photo surfaced showing the aging strongman, sporting a checked shirt and straw hat outside a havana hotel after meeting with former vice president of venezuela. his first public appearance in months. castro gave up his former leadership six years ago. >>> history was made at the vatican this weekend as the pope named the first native american saint. born in upstate new york in 1656. among those attending the ceremony, a 12-year-old boy from washington who said prayers to her miraculously saved his life. >> that was when i met god, just standing there, i gave him a hug. and i asked him if i could stay in heaven because i really enjoyed it there. and he said no. because i had to, because my family needed me here on earth. >> another american named as a saint at the saint ceremony. mother mary ann cope, a 19th century nun who cared for le
jordan is a key u.s. ally in the region. >>> for weeks we have been hearing rumors that former cuban leader fidel castro was seriously ill or even possibly dead. then, this photo surfaced showing the aging strongman, sporting a checked shirt and straw hat outside a havana hotel after meeting with former vice president of venezuela. his first public appearance in months. castro gave up his former leadership six years ago. >>> history was made at the vatican this weekend as the...
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. ♪ >>> and finally this half hour, part of the u.s. hostage crisis in iran you might not be familiar with is the subject of ben affleck's new film, "argo." >> it opens friday and there are expectations for it. it should do well. >> the only way out of that city is the airport. >> reporter: in "argo," ben affleck plays a cia agent who plans to get six americans out of iran. they escaped and found refuge in the home of the canadian ambassador. in this film based on real events, the plan to save lives involves a fake canadian film crew making a fake movie called "argo." ben affleck is the director, the star, and one of "argo's" producers. >> this is the absolute apex of my career thus far. i feel this is the movie -- and i've never said this before -- it's the best movie i've ever been involved with. i'm enormously proud of it. >> if ben called me and asked me, brian, would you -- yes, i'll do it. it was really good. >> "argo" science fantasy adventure. it's a turnaround. >> do we get the option? >> are you worried about the ayatollah? tr
. ♪ >>> and finally this half hour, part of the u.s. hostage crisis in iran you might not be familiar with is the subject of ben affleck's new film, "argo." >> it opens friday and there are expectations for it. it should do well. >> the only way out of that city is the airport. >> reporter: in "argo," ben affleck plays a cia agent who plans to get six americans out of iran. they escaped and found refuge in the home of the canadian ambassador. in...
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u.s. airways use different hardware. they're saying we are not having same problems. competitors like to say, we are all right. >> we're good, come joan us. absolutely. i know. you can't get food on the plane. now you got to bring your own seats what it feels like. what is this coming to? >> for a fee. >> exactly. >> the fee. >>> we will turn to the growing meningitis outbreak. linked to contaminated steroid from a massachusetts pharmacy. federal officials are warning doctors not to use any medicines made at the new england compounding pharmacy. at least six people have died and there my be as many as 35 cases across six states. the victims became ill after getting a steroid shot for back pain. >>> nearly 100 doctors, nurses, and professionals are facing fraud charges this morning as part of a seven city crack down on medicare scammers. abc's mark greenblat has details. >> reporter: looking at the second medicare fraud bust in history. miami arrests some of the 91 doctors, nurses and medical professionals taken down nationwide. altogether, they stand accused of a whop
u.s. airways use different hardware. they're saying we are not having same problems. competitors like to say, we are all right. >> we're good, come joan us. absolutely. i know. you can't get food on the plane. now you got to bring your own seats what it feels like. what is this coming to? >> for a fee. >> exactly. >> the fee. >>> we will turn to the growing meningitis outbreak. linked to contaminated steroid from a massachusetts pharmacy. federal officials are...
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she was in the u.s. navy. >> reporter: the binder belongs to prince harris, it included life insurance policies, birth certificates and savings bonds of face value of nearly $2,000. >> i'm sure they can use it wherever they went. >> reporter: medina says his search for harris turned up no lead. >> so i called you. >> reporter: we called the u.s. department of veteran affairs within one hour we got a call from prince harris. we drove out to reunite her with the binder. >> oh, gee, i can't thank you enough. can i give you a hug? oh, thank you. >> reporter: harris said she left her former home in a hurry because her husband was very sick. now harris lives with her sister. >> i was down to my last dime. honestly i was. my sister just took me in. >> reporter: medina who was in the navy himself says he's just happy to help a fellow vet. >> you want to the trouble for us. >> thank you. thank you. i got to get another hug. oh, thank you very much. >> reporter: enjoy. >> i love the south. >> she is grateful. i lo
she was in the u.s. navy. >> reporter: the binder belongs to prince harris, it included life insurance policies, birth certificates and savings bonds of face value of nearly $2,000. >> i'm sure they can use it wherever they went. >> reporter: medina says his search for harris turned up no lead. >> so i called you. >> reporter: we called the u.s. department of veteran affairs within one hour we got a call from prince harris. we drove out to reunite her with the...
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he served 30 years in the u.s. senate and switched from republican to democrat before ultimately losing his seat back in 2010. >>> a stunning accident to show you in san francisco bay. an $8 million sailboat flipped over on a training run for the america's cup. the 72-foot catamaran broke apart, and then most of the pieces were carried past the golden gate bridge and out to sea. none of the 11 crew members were hurt. can't say that about the boat. it was one of two being tested for the america's cup race next year. >> i guess it didn't pass the test, huh? no. >> sinking doesn't usually. >>> speaking of sinking, in baseball, the detroit tigers are now just one win away from the world series. they got off to a good start last night against the yankees with delmon young's solo home run in the fourth inning. >> and they added a run in the following inning as well. all the while starting pitcher justin verlander was baffling yankee hitters. he gave up a solo home run in the ninth, but that was all for the yanks. detroit
he served 30 years in the u.s. senate and switched from republican to democrat before ultimately losing his seat back in 2010. >>> a stunning accident to show you in san francisco bay. an $8 million sailboat flipped over on a training run for the america's cup. the 72-foot catamaran broke apart, and then most of the pieces were carried past the golden gate bridge and out to sea. none of the 11 crew members were hurt. can't say that about the boat. it was one of two being tested for the...
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on syria he emphasized the u.s. needs to take a leadership role and diplomatic efforts first and foremost. >> i don't think there is a necessity to put our military in necetagty to put our military in ideas, and that's because we're doing exactly what we should be doing. >> reporter: as expected the candidates drifted from foreign s'incy to the number ono c >> america must lead, and for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home. you can't have 23 million people struggling to get a job. >> what we also have been able to do is position ourselves so we can start rebuilding america. and that's what my plan does. >> reporter: there are few undecided voters remaining. and, rob and sunny, both campaigns say the majority of them are women. so last night president obama and mitt romney tried to focus on the domestic angles of foreign policies in order to win them over. rob and sunny? >> the all-important women's vote definitely at play, that's for sure. >> that's right. >> karen, still an incredibly tigh
on syria he emphasized the u.s. needs to take a leadership role and diplomatic efforts first and foremost. >> i don't think there is a necessity to put our military in necetagty to put our military in ideas, and that's because we're doing exactly what we should be doing. >> reporter: as expected the candidates drifted from foreign s'incy to the number ono c >> america must lead, and for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home. you can't have 23 million...
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. >> and her work has been featured in exhibitions all over the u.s. some of her paintings have sold for as much as $25,000. >> love she started painting in her late 5s. >> late 5s. yes, she has her period like picasso -- her 6 period. 7 period. >> amazing. >> amazing stuff. >>> coming up, it's the end of an era. >> "newsweek's" familiar red cover will no longer appear on newsstands. after 80 years in print, this iconic magazine is going digital. it's all next on "world news now." ♪ i'll tell you quite reliably off the record about some charming people i have known ♪ ♪ for i meet politicians and grafters by the score killers plain and fancy it's really quite a bore ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by colonial penn insurance. ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by colonial penn insurance. "world news now" weather brought to you by colonial penn insurance. i took the dare... will you? [ female announcer ] take the pantene dare to compare challenge. get healthier, stronger hair in less than 7 days guara
. >> and her work has been featured in exhibitions all over the u.s. some of her paintings have sold for as much as $25,000. >> love she started painting in her late 5s. >> late 5s. yes, she has her period like picasso -- her 6 period. 7 period. >> amazing. >> amazing stuff. >>> coming up, it's the end of an era. >> "newsweek's" familiar red cover will no longer appear on newsstands. after 80 years in print, this iconic magazine is going...
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. >> this morning there are growing worries about the hurricanes impact on major u.s. cities. and increasing preparation in case of the worst. it's friday, october 26th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good friday morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> i'm rob nelson. happy friday, everybody. even though it doesn't seem like a happy friday, all the kind of news that we have to report today. man, it is kind of a dark day. there are fears this morning, first with the weather that hurricane sandy could be what forecasters call a perfect storm. >> what does that mean? it means if conditions are right, this hurricane could pose a grave threat to the east coast mixing wind, rain, cold temperature, all of that. we will have much more on sandy in a moment. first a look at the other stories we are following this half-hour. >>> an absolutely heartbreaking story here on new york's upper west side. a mother comes home from running errand to discover her two toddlers stabbed to death inside their apartment. police say the nanny did it and then tried to take her ow
. >> this morning there are growing worries about the hurricanes impact on major u.s. cities. and increasing preparation in case of the worst. it's friday, october 26th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good friday morning, everyone. i'm paula faris. >> i'm rob nelson. happy friday, everybody. even though it doesn't seem like a happy friday, all the kind of news that we have to report today. man, it is kind of a dark day. there are...
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a former u.s. security official told lawmakers it was clear that they would not get the extra security they requested until an actual incident occurred. abc's jake tapper has more on the testimony. >> reporter: that horrifying night in benghazi had former security officials in libya condemning superiors for denying requests for security agents. >> i asked for 12 agents. his response was you are asking for the sun, moon and stars. >> reporter: eric nordstrom, the former security officer at u.s. embassy in libya recalled his biggest frustration as being the state department. >> it's dealing and fighting against the people, programs, and personnel who are supposed to be supporting me. for me, the taliban is on the inside of the building. >> reporter: nordstrom suspected the denials for security were rooted in a fear of making libya seem more unstable. but a state department official denied any politics were at play. >> i have directly served six secretaries of state, democratic and republican. on my h
a former u.s. security official told lawmakers it was clear that they would not get the extra security they requested until an actual incident occurred. abc's jake tapper has more on the testimony. >> reporter: that horrifying night in benghazi had former security officials in libya condemning superiors for denying requests for security agents. >> i asked for 12 agents. his response was you are asking for the sun, moon and stars. >> reporter: eric nordstrom, the former...
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tim johnson has more. >> reporter: almost 20% of u.s. adolescents have trouble sleeping or are sleep deprived. a study in the canadian medical association journal looked at more than 4,000 adolescents. those who had trouble sleeping had a higher body mass index, larger waist size, higher cholesterol and blood pressure. those who just didn't get enough sleep had higher body mass index and larger waist size. a high sleep disturbance score was associated with higher consumption of fried food, soft drinks sweets and snacks. the authors conclude poor sleep hygiene amongst adolescents appears to be associated with increased cardiovascular risk and they say improving sleep hygiene early in life may be important for the prevention of cardiovascular disease later in life. for cardiovascular disease later in life. i'm dr. timothy johnson. >> wow. >> how do you feel about our job right now? >> great. >> scary. >> i feel great about it. >> every story we do about sleep deprivation freaks me out. >> i can survive on five hours a night. teens need nin
tim johnson has more. >> reporter: almost 20% of u.s. adolescents have trouble sleeping or are sleep deprived. a study in the canadian medical association journal looked at more than 4,000 adolescents. those who had trouble sleeping had a higher body mass index, larger waist size, higher cholesterol and blood pressure. those who just didn't get enough sleep had higher body mass index and larger waist size. a high sleep disturbance score was associated with higher consumption of fried...
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and here in the u.s., power companies, from the southeast to new england, are working to head off those long-term power failures ahead of the storm. they're being proactive. crews are being put on emergency stand by throughout the weekend. emergency officials are warning the public to be prepared. and president obama was briefed aboard air force one. >> he said he's working with fema now to get them ready in case this does become a disaster that we fear at this point. kind of silly. the name floating around is franken storm. seems so silly. yesterday we had atmospheric bomb. that sounds really dramatic. and now frankenstorm. basically what this thing is going to be -- heavy winds, high winds, heavy rain, extreme tides, maybe snow, fact there is a full moon is not helping matters either. and waters could even be higher. don't know where it will go. slim chance it will head to sea. so that left hand turn it is making towards the west that appears to be very likely. just a matter of exactly when and where. but really anywhere from sunday till tuesday it is going to be rough along the east
and here in the u.s., power companies, from the southeast to new england, are working to head off those long-term power failures ahead of the storm. they're being proactive. crews are being put on emergency stand by throughout the weekend. emergency officials are warning the public to be prepared. and president obama was briefed aboard air force one. >> he said he's working with fema now to get them ready in case this does become a disaster that we fear at this point. kind of silly. the...
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u.s. agents are seizing thousands of shipments made in china. >> 11 times the normal regulated amount of lead found in those. >> we've seen it before, remember that a year ago or so? the chinese toys that had lead. stuff that we import kind of scary. >> especially this time of year because of halloween and costumes. >>> also coming up, oh, baby, we're going to find out the best baby gear to make life easier and more fun with insider secrets from our favorite toy mom. >> are these like gadgets or little -- toys? >> usually she does toys, but we've got a couple gadgets in there too. she sprinkled in for all yeah. >>> very nice. and then this morning, the greatest death-defying stunts of all time. fearless felix with his 24-mile free fall joins the ranks of daredevils who truly, truly go to extremes. >>> but first 13 days after the first presidential debate, candidates meet for round two tonight. we need a ding, bell. that was weak. >> that was the best i could do. undecided voters will get t
u.s. agents are seizing thousands of shipments made in china. >> 11 times the normal regulated amount of lead found in those. >> we've seen it before, remember that a year ago or so? the chinese toys that had lead. stuff that we import kind of scary. >> especially this time of year because of halloween and costumes. >>> also coming up, oh, baby, we're going to find out the best baby gear to make life easier and more fun with insider secrets from our favorite toy mom....
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. >> within >>> this morning on "world news now -- was the shooting death of a u.s. border patrol agent actually a case of friendly fire? >> the focus shifts in the investigation in the death to a remote and dangerous stretch of arizona. it's friday, october 5th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning and happy friday. thank you, lord. we made it to friday again. i'm rob nelson. we have new blood on the desk. >> i'm excited to be here. i'm reena ninan in for paula faris, who has the day off today. >> sister is in town. chilling out, having some family time, which is good. you are up here based in d.c. >> based in washington. >> six months with abc. >> yeah, only six months. >> shout out to the nation's capital this morning. >> i love washington. it's great. interesting time to be there with elections. we have a lot going on. >> slightly political town i hear. d.c. >> absolutely. >> down to the food even, there are some restaurants with political sort of options things. >> she has two very little ones at home. bless her for being up wi
. >> within >>> this morning on "world news now -- was the shooting death of a u.s. border patrol agent actually a case of friendly fire? >> the focus shifts in the investigation in the death to a remote and dangerous stretch of arizona. it's friday, october 5th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning and happy friday. thank you, lord. we made it to friday again. i'm rob nelson. we have new blood on the desk....
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starting to spread to europe and asia as well as airlines cancel flights to new york, washington and big u.s. cities. of course, the biggest, new york. we are bracing for the worst in the big apple. sandy makes its slow approach. mass transit, comes to a grinding halt. more than 1 million school children are staying home. >> trying to figure out what to do with the kids. can't leave the apartment. officials are doing their best to keep 8 million people safe. we have more now from abc's dan harris. >> reporter: in the city that normally never sleeps, not only are they shutting down the subways and broadway shows, but also taping up the windows at department stores, canceling classes in all public schools, and, ordering 375,000 people to evacuate low lying areas. >> if you don't evacuate you are putting your own life, not just putting your own life in danger, you are also endangering the lives of our first responders who may have to come rescue you. >> reporter: the mayor warning people in high rises to stay away from the windows which could be blown out by flying debris. the big risk to new y
starting to spread to europe and asia as well as airlines cancel flights to new york, washington and big u.s. cities. of course, the biggest, new york. we are bracing for the worst in the big apple. sandy makes its slow approach. mass transit, comes to a grinding halt. more than 1 million school children are staying home. >> trying to figure out what to do with the kids. can't leave the apartment. officials are doing their best to keep 8 million people safe. we have more now from abc's...
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. >>> and it is no secret that the u.s. postal service has been bleeding red ink for years, so we really should. be surprised at all that postal rates are going up again. starting -- are you surprised? really? >> stunned. >> i know you are not. starting january 27th, the price of a first-class stamp increases to 46 cents. rates on shipping services like priority male are also going up by an average of 4%. you write a lot of letters. >> raise it to $1. leave us alone. rip the band-aid off. >>> marine biologists are baffled by something that washed ashore. you might call it ole blue eye. about the size of a softball. probably belongs to some kind of sea creature. the problem is they don't know what kind of creature. now it's on ice until biologists can determine the species. what pretty blue eyes that thing has. >> that's kind of frightening and bizarre, all in one. >> it washed up? >> just washed up. eye-opening. >> very eye-opening. we have an eye out for good stories, don't we. >>> here's a look at the weather. hail and hi
. >>> and it is no secret that the u.s. postal service has been bleeding red ink for years, so we really should. be surprised at all that postal rates are going up again. starting -- are you surprised? really? >> stunned. >> i know you are not. starting january 27th, the price of a first-class stamp increases to 46 cents. rates on shipping services like priority male are also going up by an average of 4%. you write a lot of letters. >> raise it to $1. leave us alone....